Several things get passed down through families, such as heirlooms, traditions, behaviors, genetic illnesses, and physical traits. In some cases, trauma can also be inherited. Transgenerational Trauma (also known as intergenerational trauma or historical trauma) is still a moderately new field of study, meaning researchers still have a lot to discover about its impact and how it presents in those who suffer from it. While research on transgenerational trauma continues to develop, researchers like Dr. Joy DeGruy, a clinical psychologist, have paved the way for the crucial conversations about the socialization of trauma in Black families. Dr. DeGruy developed a theory from 12 years of research, known as Post Traumatic…